CDA Observation Techniques 2

Question 1

Which observation method involves writing a detailed narrative of everything a child does and says over a specific time period?

Accepted Answer

Running record

Answer

A running record is a continuous, detailed written description of a child's behavior as it unfolds over a set period.

Question 2

Event sampling is most useful when a teacher wants to:

Accepted Answer

Record a specific behavior each time it occurs to identify patterns and triggers

Answer

Event sampling focuses on recording a specific behavior every time it happens, helping identify patterns, frequency, and antecedents.

Question 3

A teacher uses a checklist to document which skills a child has demonstrated. The primary limitation of this method is that it:

Accepted Answer

Only indicates presence or absence of a skill, not the quality or context

Answer

Checklists record only whether a skill was observed, missing information about how well it was performed or under what conditions.

Question 4

Anecdotal records differ from running records in that anecdotal records:

Accepted Answer

Are written after the fact to capture a brief, memorable behavior or event

Answer

Anecdotal records are brief, written-after-the-fact descriptions of noteworthy incidents, while running records are continuous observations recorded as they happen.

Question 5

Time sampling is best used to document:

Accepted Answer

How frequently a behavior occurs by recording it at set intervals

Answer

Time sampling records whether a target behavior is occurring at predetermined time intervals, providing an estimate of frequency.

(CDA) Child Development Associate Practice Test

(CDA) Child Development Associate Practice Test

CDA Observation Techniques 2